Author Topic: NAD Integrated Amplifier Speaks-out (Read 164623 times)

jcfernandez · « **Reply #540 on:** Mar 17, 2015 at 12:01 PM »

@armymanhaha
Thanks….. My NAD375bee is inconveniently okay for now. At times, it switches itself off (self protect mode) pero after 5 – 10 minutes, if I switch it back on, balik normal naman siya. I guess the pattern is: normal siya for 1 week (maybe even a month) then the problem of switching off , then after 5 minutes balik normal na naman siya na parang walang nangyari. Everything is perfectly fine except that problem: no sound denigration, no signs of physical damage. Personally, I wouldn’t want to go through the hassles of sending it back to the dealer for repair. Hindi ko kaya yon and gumagana pa naman siya. Everything is working fine save for that 5 minute wait.
Question lang mga sir: What happen to HiFi+ Asia? Akala ko sila ang distributor ng NAD sa Philippines, doon sa list ng NAD Global Distributors, ang nandoon is Sound Concepts. I have emailed SoundConcepts re NAD M22, in case my 375bee decides to permanently switchoff. I like the idea of having an efficient class D amp. Hindi ba ito mas vulnerable sa sira or Im better off with NAD 7050?

rexFi · « **Reply #541 on:** Mar 17, 2015 at 12:52 PM »

Quote from: Courage on Mar 16, 2015 at 08:20 PM

I have not heard the One B being driven by 326 but in my opinion it can. NAD is very conservative rating their amps and the 326 50 watts should be enough to drive the One B.

If you have a 326, you can bring it to my place and lets hear both how the 326 handles the B..

Thanks!

And medyo late to the One B party but YES! One B FTW!

Stagea · « **Reply #542 on:** Mar 17, 2015 at 01:08 PM »

Quote from: neilc on Mar 17, 2015 at 10:56 AM

What's a good NAD integrated amp with a sub out?

NAD D7050 or NAD C390DD depending on your use and budget.

meat_eater · « **Reply #543 on:** Mar 17, 2015 at 01:21 PM »

Currently contemplating on the NAD d1050 dac... parang ok, heard it and sounds good, but I felt that the bass needs a little more control. Very similar ang sound sa MF M1DAC (less bass lang).

Will use it for USB only, pero not sure if worth the price sia at 26k. hmmmmm....

Anybody here with a D1050?

Stagea · « **Reply #544 on:** Mar 17, 2015 at 02:03 PM »

Quote from: jcfernandez on Mar 17, 2015 at 12:01 PM

I like the idea of having an efficient class D amp. Hindi ba ito mas vulnerable sa sira or Im better off with NAD 7050?

Class D amps have been around for sometime, and is quite popular in mobile audio (because of a car's limited ability to support heavy electrical and thermal loads). So far reliable naman sila basta properly designed.

My friend has a 10-year-old Yamaha MX-D1 Class D HiFi power amp that's still ticking like new. I've had Class A and Class AB amps that failed much sooner.

Aside from recent Class D specialists like Wyred4Sound, TacT, Lyngdorf and NuForce, I don't think traditional (and more established) brands like Kharma, Mark Levinson, MBL, Anthem, Bryston, Classe, Jeff Rowland, Cary, Audio Research, Musical Fidelity, Linn, Naim, etc. would bet on having Class D products if it would ruin their reputation.

On the more affordable end, Rotel, NAD, Marantz, Pioneer, Lehmann, Onkyo, Cambridge Audio, Creek, Parasound, Acurus, Yamaha, Cyrus, Roksan, Sonneteer, etc. are on it too.

Though some have fully switched over to a complete Class D lineup, most of the brands above sell Class D products alongside traditional topologies (letting the buyer decide on which path to choose).

neilc · « **Reply #545 on:** Mar 17, 2015 at 02:25 PM »

Thanks! How much do these model cost?

Quote from: Stagea on Mar 17, 2015 at 01:08 PM

NAD D7050 or NAD C390DD depending on your use and budget.

mbtorn · « **Reply #546 on:** Mar 17, 2015 at 02:27 PM »

Quote from: Stagea on Mar 17, 2015 at 02:03 PM

Class D amps have been around for sometime, and is quite popular in mobile audio (because of a car's limited ability to support heavy electrical and thermal loads). So far reliable naman sila basta properly designed.

My friend has a 10-year-old Yamaha MX-D1 Class D HiFi power amp that's still ticking like new. I've had Class A and Class AB amps that failed much sooner.

Aside from recent Class D specialists like Wyred4Sound, TacT, Lyngdorf and NuForce, I don't think traditional (and more established) brands like Kharma, Mark Levinson, MBL, Anthem, Bryston, Classe, Jeff Rowland, Cary, Audio Research, Musical Fidelity, Linn, Naim, etc. would bet on having Class D products if it would ruin their reputation.

On the more affordable end, Rotel, NAD, Marantz, Pioneer, Lehmann, Onkyo, Cambridge Audio, Creek, Parasound, Acurus, Yamaha, Cyrus, Roksan, Sonneteer, etc. are on it too.

Though some have fully switched over to a complete Class D lineup, most of the brands above sell Class D products alongside traditional topologies (letting the buyer decide on which path to choose).

Audio Research (ex: Definition Series) and Jeff Rowland (ex.: Model 925, Model 825 & Continuum S2) have already ventured into high end Class D products.

jcfernandez · « **Reply #547 on:** Mar 17, 2015 at 03:49 PM »

thanks for the response sirs stagea, mbtorn.

roygee · « **Reply #548 on:** Mar 19, 2015 at 10:56 AM »

Thanks Sir Courage for your inputs!

Was assembling a stereo set-up for my boss. Got her a 2nd hand Rti A3; auditioned this with Nad316.. ok naman ang tunog, clean clear and crisp, parang beer lang

Wondered how the A3 will sound with the Nad7400 posted in the marketplace, rated at 100 wpc.. napa wow ako, ended up getting it. A3's sang beautifully, nagulat din ako sa bass it was able to produce.. to think 90s pa nilabas ang Nad7400.

My bed room is just small.. and the A3s seems to be too "big" for limited space. Will try to visit Rex and see how the Psb sounds.

Salamat ulit sa lahat ng abiso

zram18 · « **Reply #549 on:** Mar 19, 2015 at 06:46 PM »

babae pala ang boss mo sir....

she will get the surprise of her life.

Courage · « **Reply #550 on:** Mar 19, 2015 at 06:57 PM »

Quote from: roygee on Mar 19, 2015 at 10:56 AM

Thanks Sir Courage for your inputs!

Was assembling a stereo set-up for my boss. Got her a 2nd hand Rti A3; auditioned this with Nad316.. ok naman ang tunog, clean clear and crisp, parang beer lang

Wondered how the A3 will sound with the Nad7400 posted in the marketplace, rated at 100 wpc.. napa wow ako, ended up getting it. A3's sang beautifully, nagulat din ako sa bass it was able to produce.. to think 90s pa nilabas ang Nad7400.

My bed room is just small.. and the A3s seems to be too "big" for limited space. Will try to visit Rex and see how the Psb sounds.

Salamat ulit sa lahat ng abiso

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For PSB, Audition the Image B6... I like it better than RTI A3... Malambing tumunog ang B6 and hindi fatiguing even at loud volume. I replaced all my RTIs with PSB fyi..

roygee · « **Reply #551 on:** Mar 19, 2015 at 07:15 PM »

@ Zram, oo chief babae... nagpa buo for her resort in Boracay. Kung magustuhan niya ng husto, sa bahay nalang daw niya ilalagay, yun actually ang objective ko

@ Courage, noted on the Psb's. Kung maalala niyo pa, ako yung nakasabay niyo sa Megamall buying a Klipsch sub. But I went for the cheaper Sw450. Heard from Rex abt your upgrade, congrats!

zram18 · « **Reply #552 on:** Mar 19, 2015 at 07:20 PM »

sir,sa Watts hifi sa Makati Cinema Square maganda mag audition ng PSB, look for rex. puwede ka kasi magpalit palit ng gears to "listen and let your ears decide".

try mo muna yung Image series kung ok sa u, pero try mo yung bagong Imagine Xb ( released only end of 2014) kasi ang ganda ng sound. but Imagine B is better on mids although mas mahal.

if budget permits, try mo din yung Synchrony series pero top of the line na yun.

Courage · « **Reply #553 on:** Mar 19, 2015 at 10:40 PM »

Quote from: roygee on Mar 19, 2015 at 07:15 PM

@ Zram, oo chief babae... nagpa buo for her resort in Boracay. Kung magustuhan niya ng husto, sa bahay nalang daw niya ilalagay, yun actually ang objective ko

@ Courage, noted on the Psb's. Kung maalala niyo pa, ako yung nakasabay niyo sa Megamall buying a Klipsch sub. But I went for the cheaper Sw450. Heard from Rex abt your upgrade, congrats!

Hey bro, yeahh i remember you.. Kumusta na? Mukang planning on upgrade ka ah..

Pakinggan mo PSB Image B6 or yung bago nila XB, i have not heard the new Imagines though.. Pero betweek RTI A3 and Image B6, I'll go with B6. Mas relaxed kasi ang Image.. Para sa akin masyado makalansing ang RTI.. di ako makatagal sa music

luis · « **Reply #554 on:** Mar 20, 2015 at 10:29 AM »

Quote from: Courage on Mar 19, 2015 at 10:40 PM

Pakinggan mo PSB Image B6 or yung bago nila XB, i have not heard the new Imagines though.. Pero betweek RTI A3 and Image B6, I'll go with B6. Mas relaxed kasi ang Image.. Para sa akin masyado makalansing ang RTI.. di ako makatagal sa music

+1

ding45 · « **Reply #555 on:** Mar 21, 2015 at 03:18 PM »

hope someone can help......i have a NAD C352 which i put in storage for 3 years (tube amp kasi ginamit ko) but when i tried to use it again, no sounds come out...using headphones, i can hear faint music if the volume knob is turned all the way to full ..... anyone knows what's wrong with it?....

roygee · « **Reply #556 on:** Mar 22, 2015 at 08:06 PM »

Went to Watts Hifi the other day.. Basically wanted to hear Nad316 with B6. Wala na palang available na Image B6. Combo i liked most, considering my budget, was Nad326 and the new XB..

Sorry medyo OT. Met tonedeaf at the store, auditioned the Rega Brio with the Psb's.. Ang ganda rin ng combo with Psb, out of budget lang nga

tonedeaf · « **Reply #557 on:** Mar 22, 2015 at 08:25 PM »

Quote from: roygee on Mar 22, 2015 at 08:06 PM

Went to Watts Hifi the other day.. Basically wanted to hear Nad316 with B6. Wala na palang available na Image B6. Combo i liked most, considering my budget, was Nad326 and the new XB..

Sorry medyo OT. Met tonedeaf at the store, auditioned the Rega Brio with the Psb's.. Ang ganda rin ng combo with Psb, out of budget lang nga

hey @roygee! good to have met you

good luck on your search! (ako, patuloy pa din hahaha!)

zram18 · « **Reply #558 on:** Mar 22, 2015 at 08:30 PM »

thats true, mas mahal nga ang Rega Brio as compared sa Nad 326, pero sa akin maganda na ang Nad 326.

Imagine Xb ang pumalit sa Image B6. its a semi imagine series and a semi image series. kumbaga, bading...hehe

kc di nya alam kung ano cya.

buchieboy · « **Reply #559 on:** Apr 05, 2015 at 07:45 PM »

Guys my Nad 325 finally gave up. it wont turn on at all

hope you guys can refer a repair shop or will I be better off buying a new amp? nad3020d?

armymanhaha · « **Reply #560 on:** Apr 07, 2015 at 05:06 PM »

Mura lang pa repair sir. Depende sa sira mga 2 to 5k siguro. Malabong umabot nga ng 5k eh.

buchieboy · « **Reply #561 on:** Apr 08, 2015 at 07:18 AM »

Thanks sir!may ma refer po kayo na repair shop? Thanks!

Quote from: armymanhaha link=topic=75488.msg2255891#msg2255891 date=1428397606[quote author=armymanhaha on Apr 07, 2015 at 05:06 PM

Mura lang pa repair sir. Depende sa sira mga 2 to 5k siguro. Malabong umabot nga ng 5k eh.

Mura lang pa repair sir. Depende sa sira mga 2 to 5k siguro. Malabong umabot nga ng 5k eh.
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armymanhaha · « **Reply #562 on:** Apr 08, 2015 at 09:14 AM »

what hifi via sir rex @ makati cinema square 555-14-65. best to call them first.

buchieboy · « **Reply #563 on:** Apr 09, 2015 at 08:37 PM »

Thanks Sir!

_efren_ · « **Reply #564 on:** Apr 10, 2015 at 05:22 AM »

QC area you can try Audible Illusions along Timog.
https://www.facebook.com/theaudibleillusions

_efren_ · « **Reply #565 on:** Apr 29, 2015 at 09:08 PM »

Has anyone tried their NAD amp with B&W speakers?

neilc · « **Reply #566 on:** Apr 29, 2015 at 10:20 PM »

Quote from: _efren_ on Apr 29, 2015 at 09:08 PM

Has anyone tried their NAD amp with B&W speakers?

Yes and it's good but pairing it with PSB is better.

♡ lvcdg23™ ✌ · « **Reply #567 on:** Apr 30, 2015 at 10:57 AM »

Could the NAD D7050 drive a 4ohm, 88db floorstander to its full potential...?

Courage · « **Reply #568 on:** Apr 30, 2015 at 11:31 AM »

Quote from: ♡ Louie_18™ ✌ on Apr 30, 2015 at 10:57 AM

Could the NAD D7050 drive a 4ohm, 88db floorstander to its full potential...?

Mukang mahihirapan kung full potential ang habol mo..

♡ lvcdg23™ ✌ · « **Reply #569 on:** Apr 30, 2015 at 02:01 PM »

Quote from: Courage on Apr 30, 2015 at 11:31 AM

Mukang mahihirapan kung full potential ang habol mo..

Hindi bat yan naman ang habol nating lahat sa pagbili ng amp